412.11 C 8315/–: Telegram
The Chargé in Mexico (Schoenfeld) to the Secretary of State
[Received 6:55 p.m.]
311. My 307 and 10 [310] of yesterday. De Courcy accompanied by his young son and two Government agents was put on train for Laredo which left Mexico City at 9 o’clock last evening. He was allowed to speak to his wife before departure, but no cause has yet been given for his arrest, detention, and expulsion. I have telegraphed consulate at Laredo to assist him in every proper way.
[Paraphrase.] Because of the arbitrary attitude of the Government of Mexico in detaining Mr. de Courcy incommunicado, respectfully suggest that the Department release to the press all essential facts as reported, since reports from American press correspondents will probably have been detained by Mexican censor. [End paraphrase.]